January 14th, 2015
This article http://www.youroilandgasnews.com/canada+oil+and+gas+provinces+rank+among+best+in+the+world_109056.html puts into context the fact that Canada is putting itself in line to benefit from the Oil and Gas industry boom. It is rated as one of the best in the world being confirmed by the study that was conducted by Enercom.
This study is also a great one as it is shared with energy … Read More...
Tags: Canada, Investment, oil and gas
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January 11th, 2015
The safety record of the oil and gas industry has been a dismal one of such sorts. There has been some injuries, spill, leaks and fatalities which may have been contributed to lack of proper training and understanding.
Therefore this training program set up by the Wind River jobs corp center looks to be is a great program. … Read More...
Tags: oil and gas, Safety
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January 8th, 2015
The prospect of a boom in employment is an excellent thing that cannot be ignored or taken lightly. Jobs are what help to grow and sustain the economy based on the spending of the workforce.
However, the nature of the jobs is concerning to some environmentalists that have issues with oil and gas exploration. Some of their concerns … Read More...
Tags: Jobs, oil and gas
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January 4th, 2015
The cost of to produce LNG from Canada may be projected to be a little higher that other countries however the investors are not moved. This must have been a consideration in the early stages when they were doing their feasibility studies before investing.
They are also comforted by the fact that demand will always drive the cost … Read More...
Tags: Canada, Costs, LNG
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January 3rd, 2015
Safety issues are a concern and have to do with mechanical braking systems which is a process of operators performing multiple brake actions for each tube or rod being installed or removed. There is training that is provided for this task but what is really needed is an automated “safety” device.
During the course of the day multiple … Read More...
Tags: Oil, Safety, Serving
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January 1st, 2015
It is good to get help being able to decide why your staff needs to wear corporate looking FR polo shirts and have a choice to choose from.
– Are you upset of prospects seeing your staff in ripped jeans and dirty shirts?
– Do your on site engineers look like they could do with a better more … Read More...
Tags: Flame Resistant, FR, Polo Shirts
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December 30th, 2014
The Chinese are very innovative and smart people. They are aligning themselves to be a superpower and looking for allies in the Canadian region of the world. This strategic move of making Canada a trading hub for their currency is a good move as it reduces the cost of doing business.
Canada has received a major boost in … Read More...
Tags: Canada, China, Currency
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December 29th, 2014
The output of carbon is a real concern to the surrounding communities of the LNG facilities. It is great that the facilities will be open to provide employment and opportunity in the area but we must not forget the environmental issues that must be considered.
The options must be weighed and the formal establishment of appropriate output levels … Read More...
Tags: Carbon, emissions, LNG
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December 29th, 2014
It is amazing that Canada has so many clean tech companies that offer so much to the economy. With a contribution of $11.3 billion per year, this is a successful industry. It is also very commendable that these companies were grown and funded all in Canada.
The EDC has also created a great opportunity for them to access … Read More...
Tags: Canada, clean, technology
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December 28th, 2014
Women in the industries that are concerned with the need of flame resistant apparel such as oil and gas and the electrical industry have become such a common occurrence these days that I feel more information needs to be available for you.
Despite the lack of women’s clothing for industrial applications that are available on the market some … Read More...
Tags: clothing, FR, womens
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